Special Collections

Sold on 7 October 2009

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West Country 17th Century Tokens from the Collection of David Sadler

David Sadler

Lot

№ 277

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7 October 2009

Hammer Price:
£45

Hampshire, Christchurch, John Welchman, Farthing, 0.99g/6h (N 1851; W 4; BW. 54). Metal flaws on obverse, otherwise fine
£40-50

John Welchman, mercer, mayor in 1661, 1671 and 1683, churchwarden 1663-4, sidesman 1664-5, owned several properties in Christchurch and claimed rights over 45 acres of meadow and pasture in the New Forest